Jessie
Jessie

Joshua Kadison - Jessie Lyrics

Exploring the emotional complexities of a tumultuous relationship, this poignant ballad delves into the protagonist's yearning for stability and his partner's constant desire for change. The song depicts Jessie as a dreamer, painting vivid pictures of an… Read more

Singer/ Songwriter
Nov 8, 1994
573
Jessie Music Video

Jessie Lyrics

From a phone booth in Vegas, Jessie calls at Five a. m.
to tell me how she's tired of all of them.
She says, "Baby, I've been thinking 'bout a trailer by the sea.
We could go to Mexico,you, the cat and me.
We'll drink tequila and look for seashells.
Now, doesn't that sound sweet?"

Jessie, paint your pictures 'bout how it's gonna be.
By now I should know better, your dreams are never free.
But tell me all about our little trailer by the sea.
Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.
Oh, Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.

She askes me how the cat's been.
I say, "Moses, he's just fine, but he used to think about you all the time.
We fin'ly took your pictures down off the wall.
Jessie, how do you always seem to know just when to call?"
She sings, "Get yourself together.Bring Mose and drive real fast."
And I listen to her promise.I swear to God this time it's gonna last.

Jessie, paint your pictures 'bout how it's gonna be.
By now I should know better, your dreams are never free.
But tell me all about our little trailer by the sea.
Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.
Oh, Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.
Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.

I love you in the sunshine, lay you down in the warm white sand.
And who knows, maybe this time things'll turn out just the way you planned.

Jessie, paint your pictures 'bout how it's gonna be.
By now I should know better, your dreams are never free.
But tell me all about our little trailer by the sea.
Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.
Oh, Jessie, you can always sell any dream to me.

Writer(s): Joshua Kadison
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Jessie?

Exploring the emotional complexities of a tumultuous relationship, this poignant ballad delves into the protagonist's yearning for stability and his partner's constant desire for change. The song depicts Jessie as a dreamer, painting vivid pictures of an idealized future that always seems just out of reach. Despite understanding the costliness of these dreams, the protagonist is irresistibly drawn to them due to his deep love for Jessie. The recurring imagery of a 'trailer by the sea' symbolizes their elusive shared dream. Ultimately, it reflects on the power of love and hope in human relationships, even when faced with uncertainty and unfulfilled promises.

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